Alex Nitkin

Reporter at Better Government Association

chicago, illinois, united states

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I report and write investigative articles related to Chicago-area and government. I have seven years of experience reporting on politics, crime, education, transportation, real estate and city government in Chicago. At The Real Deal, I reported news and trends in residential, commercial and industrial real estate across the Chicago region. I spent 18 months as a crime and breaking news reporter for DNAinfo Chicago, and another year covering the city's Far Northwest Side. Before that, I covered education and criminal justice while studying journalism at Northwestern University. As a result of long-term study abroad experiences in Venezuela and Jordan, I speak Spanish fluently and Arabic proficiently.

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Budget Woes: Mayor, Council Clash Over Programs That Feds Once Paid for That Johnson Wants to Keep - on The City's Tab

As city leaders scramble to close a $1.2 billion budget gap, Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to preserve multiple city programs that were created by or expanded through federal pandemic rescue money, arguing they’re effective and have contributed to the city’... See more

illinoisanswers.org•Alex Nitkin•Dec 2, 2025

'Granny Flats' Poised For Expansion - But Only in Neighborhoods Where Alderpeople Allow Them

Thousands more homeowners will be able to build coach houses or convert their basements or attics into apartments — as long as their alderperson approves it — under a compromise measure the City Council approved Thursday after years of debate over so-call... See more

illinoisanswers.org•Alex Nitkin•Sep 25, 2025

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Budget Woes: Mayor, Council Clash Over Programs That Feds Once Paid for That Johnson Wants to Keep - on The City's Tab

'Granny Flats' Poised For Expansion - But Only in Neighborhoods Where Alderpeople Allow Them

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Budget Woes: Mayor, Council Clash Over Programs That Feds Once Paid for That Johnson Wants to Keep - on The City's Tab

'Granny Flats' Poised For Expansion - But Only in Neighborhoods Where Alderpeople Allow Them